Sofia RenardJune 20256 min read
The Adriatic has a reputation for being discovered. And parts of it are — the marquee names see millions each summer. But the same coastline still hides coves you can have almost to yourself, if you know where to look.
A running edit of the quietest, clearest water on the Adriatic, updated as our engine surfaces new finds.
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The Ksamil islets
Albania - 02
Perast’s hidden shore
Montenegro - 03
Piran’s stone edge
Slovenia - 04
Dhërmi
Albania - 05
Sveti Stefan viewpoint
Montenegro
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